The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 33,100
€ 55,200
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
59.7
72.1
82
57.4
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.7 in
Height
57.4 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
185.1
187.7 in
Length
185.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.29 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
B8
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28.03 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
917 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
